4 (x+1) + 1 + (-x) = 10 + x Solve for X.

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Rich Seviora asked Nov 16, 2022

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4 (x+1) + 1 + (-x) = 10 + x
Solve for X.

Mathematics
middle-school

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The answer is x=2 1/2, x=2.5

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Final answer: 5/4

Work:
1. Distribute the 4 to the (x+1)
4x+4+1+(-x)=10+x

2.Simplify
3x+5=10+x

3.Rearrange
3x-x=10-5

4. 4x=5
x=5/4

Cihan Keser answered Nov 20, 2022

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